Synonyms
Synonym for "embellish," beginning with the same letter. ex____________ate
exaggerate
This vocabulary word is an antonym for "unknown.", beginning with 'n' - no_______us
notorious
The students hoped their protest would g______ize the school board to take action.
galvanize
The team meeting ended a_______y when one of the coaches suddenly left the room to answer a phone call.
abruptly
This past vocabulary word is a synonym for "daunting." form_______
formidable
Synonym for "galvanize," ending with the suffix -ate
Motivate
This Q4 vocabulary word is an antonym for "passionate.", beginning with 'i'
indifferent
People began to s_______e about the mysterious lights in the sky, with theories ranging from weather balloons to alien spacecraft.
speculate
Joey glanced a_________ly at his math test, unsure if he had studied the right material.
apprehensively
This vocabulary can sometimes serve as someone who questions things they have been told s_______c
skeptic
This vocabulary word is similar to infer, but has a more negative connotation, as it suggests guessing wildly or without enough evidence
speculate
Some antonyms for this Q4 vocabulary word could be "assured," "composed,"or "nonchalant" a_____________e
apprehensive
The fallen tree became an obtrusion in the road, which h________ed our ability to make it to school on time.
hindered
The group was frustrated by Kim's in____________e toward their project, especially since they had stayed after school to finish it while she went to Howard's for ice cream.
indifference
This vocabulary word means "present, appearing, or found everywhere." Some people might say that cynicism has become u_________s in our modern world.
ubiquitous
Synonym for "cynical", beginning with the next letter in the alphabet.
distrustful
This vocabulary word is an antonym for "gradual.", beginning with 'a'
abrupt
Martin ___________ (synonym for exaggerated) his excuse for being late, adding in a traffic jam and a heroic dog rescue.
embellished
The d_______less (synonym for brave) firefighter entered the burning building without hesitation.
dauntless
If a climber or hiker approaches a daunting trail, it might be said that they are in a p_________ous situation.
precarious
Synonym for "hinder," beginning with the letter "o".
obstruct
This Q4 vocabulary word is an antonym for "manageable.", beginning with 'd'
daunting
Complete the sentence using vocab words:
The celebrity was n__________s for stirring up drama online, so fans were __________ when she suddenly announced a charity fundraiser.
notorious
cynical OR apprehensive
It is sometimes helpful to question the motives of people in power, but too much c_________m can prevent you from seeing any good intentions.
cynicism
If a basketball player is indifferent toward practice, and not seeking to improve their skills, you might say they have become _____________.
(A vocabulary word beginning with the letter "c")
complacent